Assistant Technician – Workshops and Events
Grade UE04, £24,533 - £27,181 per annum
Information, Technical and Technology Services (ITTS) team, Edinburgh College of Art
Open ended contract: permanent
Full time: 35 hours per week
The Opportunity:
As an Assistant Technician within the Fabrication Team, you will work across a range of dynamic workshops, which includes our Wood workshops, Metal workshops, Casting workshops and Foundry and Glass workshops, assisting students with their projects and under the support and guidance of a Technical Manager and Specialist Technicians, provide general maintenance and workshop activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is keen to gain new skills in multiple areas across our technical workshops.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 2/3, ONC or equivalent) plus work experience in a relevant role OR school education to standard grade or equivalent plus relevant work experience.
- Working knowledge and experience of relevant processes and equipment to include at least 2 of: wood working, metal working, mould making or glass making
- A good awareness and understanding of Health and Safety practices within an educational environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge, interest and experience of working in an Art and / or Design background
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to produce documentation and help material for students and staff
- Ability to work effectively in a team under minimal supervision, and to work with students and staff of a variety of levels of technical ability.
- Excellent time management skills
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £24,533 - £27,181 per annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 4th October 2024.
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Interviews will be held - approx. 2 weeks after closing date
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